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Vokoun Out 3-6 Monthsby Sam Kasan / Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be out for 3-6 months after undergoing a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis on Sept. 21.
"Physically he's doing great. Mentally he's doing great, which is good news," general manager Ray Shero said. "(Vokoun) will be on blood thinning medicine. During this time he's OK to workout and do everything except play hockey. We'll evaluate this as we go along.
"The most important thing for Tomas and for us is his short-term health and long-term health. He's in good hands."
Vokoun, who has been placed on long-term injured reserve, will be evaluated after three months to check his progress to see when or if he can return to the ice. But at this point in time, Vokoun's focus isn't on his career.
"Right now I'm not thinking about my career or playing hockey, I'm more worried about long-term health," Vokoun, 37, said. "I've gotten great care from the doctors and the team. Top professionals are giving me advice.
"I know where I stand. I'm going with the short term. Three months is a minimum. After that I'll evaluate where I am. The doctors will monitor my health and progress. Then I'll make my decision then."
In the meantime, the Penguins will begin the season with the goaltending tandem of Marc-Andre Fleury and Jeff Zatkoff.
"I want to go with the goaltending we have here and see how we do," Shero said. "Like anything, you'll evaluate as you go. Since Tomas has been out I know who every available free agent goalie is because I've gotten calls from their agents and other teams.
"Right now I want to go with this and see how we do. I want to give Jeff the opportunity, which I think he's deserved."
Vokoun left practice on Sept. 21 after noticing swelling in his thigh. He was taken to the emergency room where a blood clot was diagnosed. Vokoun underwent a procedure to fix the problem.


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We were expecting Nintendo to (perhaps) slash the price of its current console next month. But we may see a cheaper Wii in North America as soon as Monday, if reports from retailer Target are accurate.
GenGame claims to have evidence of a price drop for the Wii coming to Target stores, which will purportedly hit Monday, April 18. According to what appears to be an internal communication to employees, the Wii would be as cheap as $169.99 USD on Monday.
That will get you a "Black Wii Console with Motion Plus Controller," according to GenGame.
That's not as drastic a cut as the one that Engadget reported earlier this week, which pegged the Wii's new price at $149.99 USD.
But perhaps Target is simply clearing house a little earlier in anticipation of the cheaper package, one with a more attractive bundle.
Nintendo Cuts Price of Wii to $169.99 [GenGame.net]

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This marble top is 20mm thick and glued to an 18 mm thick mounting board for added strength.
Marble is a naturally porous material. Acidic and strongly coloured drinks (wine, citrus juices, coke, vinegar, tea, coffee etc), can etch into and permanently mark the surface. All spillages need to be wiped clean immediately, to prevent marking. Some ceramic crockery may scratch the surface, so we recommend the use of place mats. A good quality wax polish helps to repel stains.
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George Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He is mostly known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom George Lopez. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including the Mexican American culture. He is currently the host of the late-night talk show Lopez Tonight on TBS.
Lopez, a Mexican-American, was born in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California. He was deserted by his father when he was 2 months old & by his mother when he was 10 years old, but was raised by his maternal grandmother, Benita Gutierrez, a factory worker, and step-grandfather, Refugio Gutierrez, a construction worker.
In 1999, Lopez hosted a major morning radio show for Clear Channel Communications in Los Angeles. He was the first Latino to have headlined the keystone morning radio slot on an English-language station in LA — the nation's top radio market.


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Chicago Ragnar... formerly known as the Madison Chicago Relay (MC200), formerly known as Great Midwest Relay... still consists of a racecourse winding some 200 miles from Madison, WI -to- Chicago, IL as a relay race with teams of 2 to 12 members.
Among adventure-seeking teams for 2013 was our "Mi(xe)d Race Crisis" as captained by he unflappable veteran, Thayer Coburn who built the roster...
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text: Monday night at the PS Collective, I was lucky enough to open for Hannah & Maggie, a splendid duo from New York. If you haven't heard of them before, you should do yourself a favor and visit their website. They're like a cross between The Staves and Simon & Garfunkel!


text: Recently, Selah has been waking up from a night's sleep or a nap not with a scream or a cry but the pounding of a picture frame against the wall. This afternoon I didn't hear a peep until I heard the steady beat emanating from her room. She busied herself with quiet play for several minutes before I went in, camera in hand. My mom will love the sight of her hugging the baby doll she gave Selah on her 1st birthday. Then, I prompted her to repeat her "wake up call" for everyone to see.


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Disguised Health Care Costs: The $1.5 Trillion Fraud
If House Democrats hold a vote on their health‐care overhaul this weekend, they might as well vote to abolish the Congressional Budget Office too.
It would be no more audacious (and much more honest) than the way they have gamed the CBO's rules to hide $1.5 trillion of the cost of their legislation — which has to be the biggest fiscal obfuscation in the history of American politics.
Here's how they did it.
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It's finally Springtime! One of the harbingers of Spring that I really look forward to is tender fresh asparagus that hasn't been shipped all the way from Peru! One of my favorite ways of enjoying asparagus is in a light tart with local goat cheese paired with a minted fruit salad of fresh strawberries, pineapple and sliced kiwis.
- One 1/2-pound frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1/2 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only), sliced thin (around 1/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, reserving tips
- 2 large eggs
- 3-ounce log soft mild goat cheese
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
- On a lightly floured board, roll out pastry into a 14-inch square and fit into an 9-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim.
- Roll a rolling pin over top of tart to trim pastry flush with top of rim. Chill pastry shell while making filling.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. with a baking sheet on lowest rack.
- In a small skillet, cook scallions in butter with salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Cool.
- In a steamer set over boiling water, arrange asparagus slices and top with reserved tips. Steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, and drain well, reserving tips separately.
- In a blender, blend eggs, goat cheese, milk, and salt with pepper to taste. Add tarragon and pulse custard to combine.
- Spread scallions and asparagus slices in pastry shell and arrange reserved tips decoratively on top. Pour custard slowly over vegetables
- Bake tart in pan on heated baking sheet in the oven 15 minutes
- Reduce temperature to 375°F. and bake tart until set, about 8 minutes. Transfer tart in pan to a rack.
- Remove rim of pan carefully and serve tart warm or at room temperature.


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Contest closed. Congrats to the winners: Richard S. from Syracuse, NY – Alex W. from Frederick, MD – Chad B. from Queen Creek, AZ and Diego V. from Doral, FL.
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CamelBak is giving away 4 FREE M.U.L.E. NV hydration packs and all you have to do is submit a photo of What's In Your CamelBak! Simply fill out the form below and upload your photo directly to this page.
Photos can be simple but additional consideration will be given for creative and funny submissions. Photos can be taken on the trail, in your garage, at home or anywhere. Just be sure to show us what you put in your CamelBak (or other brand of hydration pack) and share how you roll with others!
At the end of two weeks, we will pick 10 finalists whose pictures will be posted on the Mtbr Facebook wall. The four finalists with the most likes will receive a FREE CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV hydration pack! It's that easy!
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"Ghost Town" takes the M. Night Shyamalan movie," The Sixth Sense" and stands it on its head. The tagline for the film says it all; "He sees dead people ... and they annoy him." After a near death experience, Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) finds he has the ability to see dead people. The dead want his attention so that they can close out the incompleteness in their lives and move on. Pincus is a very good dentist but very inept as a human being and the type of character Gervais plays well. The role of a competent loser suits him. His sudden ability to see the dead doesn't leave him impressed nor does it fill him with fear. Instead, it seems to annoy him. He would much rather be left alone to be the perfect loser.
One particular ghost however manages to work his way into Pincus's life to get him to patch up his relationship with his wife and destory the new one she is developing. At first he reluctantly agrees but then there is something about the wife that motivates and intrigues him and he begins to pull out of his shell. The film is not going to bring you big laughs; just a lot of small ones. The story is amazingly funny. I have to wonder sometimes what the story would have been like if Pincus had accepted the task of fulfilling a hit man's last contract.


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Shopping for a heavenly birthday gift for Mom who is truly deserving? We've selected the best truffles, the most flavorful chocolate berries and the highest quality premium gift baskets, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cheesecakes and birthday cakes around! Browse our selection of birthday delivery gifts for Mom!
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Birthdays come but once a year! So, all the more reason to make sure it's filled with delicious treats. When you're shopping for a great way to brighten Mom's birthday, consider all of the delightful and flavorful goodies available here at Shari's Berries. Designed to indulge, surprise and spoil all kinds of moms on their birthdays, our amazing selection of gourmet birthday gifts for moms are sure to impress.
From gorgeous chocolate dipped berries and flower combos to the most indulgent and delightfully pampering spa gift baskets. That's right, beyond all the birthday chocolate for mom's birthday that we have on offer, we feature a must-have range of luxurious and fragrant line of spa essential too.
In fact, with so many unique and out-of-the-ordinary gifts and gift baskets, you'll want to consider us your shortcut to effortless shopping. Whether you're on the hunt for an extravagant birthday surprise that'll take Mom's breath away, or simply a little something tasty to sweeten Mom's special day, we've got gifts of all sizes. And that includes gifts to suit all kinds of budgets. Everyone knows you don't need to break the bank to find some of the best birthday gifts for Mom, just check out our many budget-friendly finds, including many sumptuous chocolate selections and luxurious dipped strawberries and gifts under $50.
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Big Data and Privacy
April 17, 2014
Big data has been generating big hype for a while. In January, the White House jumped into the fray, launching a big data and privacy review. CDT participated in all three public workshops convened in connection with the review and submitted written comments.
CDT's Big Data and Privacy Comments
In our comments, we focused on three main areas: applying the Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) to both private sector and government big data programs; exploring technical measures such as de-identification to safeguard privacy; and reforming existing privacy laws, most notably the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, to account for rapid changes in the ways that digital data is collected, stored, and used.
CDT stressed that, as entities collect more data to offer innovative products and more efficient services, they must still be guided by purpose specification, consent, security, and the other elements of the FIPPs framework.
Government and Big Data
|"Strong consensus is forming that the bulk collection of phone records should end."
-Harley Geiger
|The Administration says that it will end its bulk collection of telephony metadata, although the details of what will replace it remain unsettled. Meanwhile, CDT is pointing out that the laws the government has used to justify bulk collection are not limited just to phone records. Instead, they could be used to justify collection of location data, Internet browsing history, financial records, and more. CDT has been vocal in advocating the end of all forms of bulk collection, and we endorse the USA FREEDOM Act as the best legislation to do just that.
A report from the White House review is due before the end of April, but it is expected to present more questions than answers. In this complex and unsettled space, CDT will continue to work with companies and other stakeholders to develop workable approaches that will protect privacy while pursuing the benefits promised by advanced data analytics.
Check Out CDT's New Website
CDT has launched a totally revamped website: http://www.cdt.org. It has a fresh new look and tools that should make our content more easily accessible. Thanks to our partners at iStrategy Labs for their creative and technical efforts on the new site.


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3 Natural Anti-Aging Tips for Youthful Skin
You were always on the quest for that magical potion that would guarantee eternal youth. But what if this potion for anti-aging was handed to you in natural ways? Nothing better, of course!
To successfully combat the effects of aging, it is necessary to combat the harmful effects of free radicals. Natural anti-aging potions are a long lasting and hazard-free way of preventing skin aging. You can avoid the unpredictable side effects of chemical products while at the same time save the high costs on skin care. The following natural anti-aging treatments will definitely go a long way in ensuring that your skin remains supple, soft and radiant.
1.Red Wine
The powerful load of antioxidant, namely, resveratrol, contained in red wine is known to be a great anti-aging component, according to the famed, Dr. Oz. Resveratrol apparently sets out a system within the body that reduces the aging of cells and helps you prolong those ugly wrinkle lines and weakly bones for years to come. Hence, drinking a lot of red wine is always a good way to go.
2. Apply Papaya
The fruit papaya contains high amounts of Vitamin C, carotene, minerals, and the enzyme papain. This makes the fruit an amazing moisturizer and exfoliant. Unlike other natural remedies papaya is very easy to apply and does not involve any mashing, mixing or pitting. All you need to do is peel off a portion of the outer skin and apply it directly on to your face in an up and down "swiping" motion. This opens up the pores and leaves the skin feeling soft and glowing. If you use it regularly then it also lightens the skin and prevents early appearance of age spots. The best part however is that you only need the skin for your treatment and not the entire fruit. So you can enjoy the fruit as well as the compliments on your radiant complexion.
3. Embrace Age-less Beauty with Avocado
Avocado is nature's gift to the beauty conscious. It contains Vitamins A, B, D, and E along with healthy fats that make it an excellent natural moisturizer. Making an avocado face mask can be a bit time consuming but it is worthwhile nevertheless. Just pit an avocado which is ripe and scoop the soft flesh into a container. Mash the avocado and gently apply it on your face. Leave it for 10 minutes gently wash it away with a damp cloth. The oils in avocado effectively treat eczema and red spots. You can add one-fourth of a teaspoon of agave or add a small portion of non-dairy milk for extra moisture.
Brenda Lyttle is a beauty expert who began writing for publications in her community in 2005 and now commands an authority in writing on best wrinkle cream, anti-aging, and human growth hormone related topics.
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Luckily those three mentioned anti aging tips are my favorites. Therefore, it's not really going to be difficult for me to prevent aging! I'd love to look 20 in my 40's! Hope this can be achieved
I have eczema (being dairy-free helps but there's no real cure), so I went to see if you can just buy avocado oil, and you can! I might try that, I have a feeling if I put mashed avocado over my face that I wouldn't be able to resist licking it off.


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'This is What a Lesbian Looks Like' | News
ATLANTA -- "Social media is one of those things where you watch these things happen, but you never think it will happen to you," said Doria Roberts, co-owner of Urban Cannibals in the East Atlanta Villages.
It's no secret Urban Cannibals makes a great sandwich. After just a year in business, they were featured on Food Network.
And it's no secret the owners, Roberts and Calavino Donati, are lesbians. They made it official, getting married outside of Georgia. They say it's just who they are. They don't push it and they don't hide it.
"When she says, my wife does all of the baking, we could lose a customer over that," Roberts said. "We know it. But there's nothing we can do about that."
They are active in their community, but neither would call themselves "activists". Then, they heard a comment made by Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll. She had been accused of having an extramarital affair with another woman. When asked by a reporter about the scandal, she laughed and said, "Usually women that look like me don't engage in relationships like that." In a moment spread through the internet within minutes, she said she couldn't be a lesbian because she didn't look like one.
Roberts started the Twitter Hashtag #ThisIsWhatALesbianLooksLike. By the end of the day, it was trending on Twitter, attracting pictures from around the world. The Huffington Post published an open letter Roberts wrote and hundreds of those pictures.
"I don't know that there is one way of being, I mean, obviously," Roberts said with a laugh. She's black. Her partner is white.
"I think a lot of us, in ourselves, have felt the stereotype," Donati said. "I mean, even when growing up, I fought against what I was because what I saw, I didn't fit into."
The same week of Lt. Gov. Carroll's comment, Chick-fil-A attracted massive support and massive controversy for CEO Dan Cathy's comments his company was "guilty as charged" for supporting "the biblical definition of the family unit".
RELATED | Chick-fil-A beef heats up over social media
MORE | Chick-fil-A is not the only company that puts faith first
Some are vowing to support the company, others vowing to boycott it. Roberts and Donati respond with a sense of humor. This weekend they'll host a "Two-Chicks-Fil-A" event.
"Well, we're two chicks, we're married, and we cook," Donati said. As the chef of the partnership, she's planning on chicken sandwiches and chicken biscuits to fill the menu for the weekend. They had the special event last weekend for the first time and say 60% of their orders were from the "Two Chicks" menu.
After this weekend, they'll serve chicken every Sunday: the day Chick-fil-A is closed. It's no secret they're making a statement.
"I look forward to the day when it's not considered an act of courage to just be yourself," Roberts said.
After a week of intense pressure from the gay community, spearheaded by the #ThisIsWhatALesbianLooksLike movement, LLt. Gov. Carroll apologized Thursday night. She said it's wrong to make comments that hurt people. She reiterated that she never had any sort of romantic relationship with a female staffer.


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Andy Sorcini from The Drill Down guests, as we find the proposed changes to DMCA law will impact copyright material AND how you use the web. We look at the murder of Christopher Lane, and later, take a walk down memory lane, and cautiously look forward, as favorite 1980's movies are set to be remade.
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- The Chris Lane Murder
- Balloon Boy / Heene Boyz
- Upcoming Movie Reboots: Remaking Our Childhood
BlendoveR is a fun, hard-hitting podcast where rules are regularly thrown out the window in favor of honest, open commentating opinions. Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), and Terr Ciavarra (Media Nox from medianox.bandcamp.com), we stray on to any topic that presents itself or wanders off onto its own tangent.
Copyright and DMCA Hearings: Notice and Staydown
The Rebranding Of SOPA: Now Called 'Notice And Staydown'
The Chris Lane Murder
Australian athlete Christopher Lane shot by 'bored' Oklahoma teens felled by single bullet
Jones and Luna will stand trial for Lane's murder
Luna's attorneys charged with contempt of court
Preliminary hearing to continue Wednesday in Lane case
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Balloon Boy / Heene Boyz
HEENE BOYZ – "Chasing Tornadoes" (from Chasing Tornadoes)
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Upcoming Movie Reboots: Remaking Our Childhood
Remake Of '80s Movie Explorers In The Works
Seth Grahame-Smith To Direct Adaptation Of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes
Thomas Lennon cast alongside Matthew Perry in The Odd Couple remake
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P&G Recognizes Publicis Worldwide as Top Performing Global Partner
Posted by PublicisUSA in Agency News on October 28, 2013
Tells Top Strategic Business Partners that Focus is on Growth and Value Creation
CINCINNATI (October 28, 2013) -The Procter & Gamble Company has recognized its top performing external business partners at its annual External Business Partner Recognition Dinner. Nearly 80 top suppliers and agencies attended the annual event to recognize and celebrate key contributors who have demonstrated partner excellence.
Speaking at the event, A.G. Lafley, P&G's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "For P&G, the primary drivers of growth and value creation are innovation and productivity. P&G's external business partners help us deliver both, creating value for consumers, customers and shareholders alike."
Mr. Lafley added that the collective capabilities of the companies and individuals in P&G's global partner network offered a powerful competitive advantage. During his presentation he highlighted the contributions from a number of external business partners helping P&G innovate across its global supply chain.
Global Product Supply Officer Yannis Skoufalos built upon that. "Product Supply works hand-in-hand with our supply chain partners, exploring every aspect to innovate, drive out costs, and serve our customers and consumers better," he said. When we collaborate with our supply chain partners, we create consumer value and competitive advantage for P&G."
Among P&G's more than 82,000 suppliers and agencies, fifteen received the highest honor of being named "External Business Partner of the Year."
"I congratulate all of our award winners, especially those who were recognized as 'External Business Partner of the Year,'" said Rick Hughes, Chief Purchasing Officer. "Our external business partners are a critical part of the P&G team and a true competitive advantage."
In addition to the select few "External Business Partner of the Year" awards, all companies performing consistently at high levels within P&G's internal performance management system earned Excellence Awards. Publicis Worldwide in the USA was among the 77 external business partners receiving this distinction.
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Photography quickly became an essential part of the tourist experience. Amateur photography did not become popular until the Kodak camera, invented by George Eastman, became widely available around 1890. Before then, tourists could extend the pleasure of trips taken, or dream of future holidays, by purchasing a stereoscope and stereoscopic views. The stereoscope, found in most bourgeois homes, created a three-dimensional effect, making viewers feel they were a part of the landscape they were looking at.
Source : A Consuming Passion, Joanne Burgess, Université du Québec à Montréal (Consult the See Also box on this page)
The stereoscope is a small device invented in the middle of the 19th century. It gives a three-dimensional effect when used to view stereographic photos.
Stereoscopes were found in many Canadian homes. Families and their guests enjoyed evenings spent viewing stereographs, which made them feel that they were being physically transported to another place.
The idea of the stereoscope is very old. However, the invention of an instrument that could create a single three-dimensional image from two separate photographs had to await major discoveries in optics and the beginnings of photography.
Made by the H. C. White Company, an American firm, this Mercury stereoscope is one of many models on the market in the late 19th century.


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The Power Tour - Trucks On The Power Tour
Long Hauling From Newton, Iowa, To Mobile, Alabama
Back in early January, I decided to roll with this year's Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. Since the tour's route was from the Midwest to the Deep South, my hope was to see and photograph a good selection of trucks from America's midsection. I registered, secured motel reservations for the nightly stops, and promptly forgot about it for the next several months. You know the drill; a week before the event I started some serious hustle to prepare for the trip. The night before leaving from upstate New York, I loaded up my '58 Chevy Apache Fleetside longbed after finishing the A/C installation earlier that day. I left early the next morning and worked my way west on I-70 to Indianapolis, then up I-74 to camp for the night somewhere past Peoria, Illinois. The following day, I arrived in Newton, Iowa; the starting point for the 2010 Power Tour.
Newton proved to be a great starter; locals went all-out to see that the PT folks had a great time. After "Long Haulers"-those intending to complete the run to Mobile-registered on Saturday, they could cruise around the 7/8-mile oval Iowa Speedway track, or drag race on a 1/8-mile track set up on pit row. My goal was to complete the entire tour in good order, and since I built my Fleetside for distance cruising, I opted out of smoking up the Speedway's pit row. However, with her Mustang II front and four-link rear, she handled the banked oval very nicely. Later, from the grandstand, I watched an early '70s Chevy truck and a pair of '53 Dodge Suburbans consistently smoke late-model Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers. Reminding everyone that classic trucks can do more than look good and haul stuff. One of these killer Dodge Suburbans even made the long haul to Mobile.
The route from Newton took us on a weeklong tour of 1,368 miles on mostly secondary roads to six different venues and averaged some 230 miles a day. Along the way, we drove through many small towns whose residents lined their main street, offered us free water, took photos, and liberally dispensed "thumb-ups." Imagine a scene from the Boston Marathon, but instead of a mob of runners, substitute a semi-orderly flow of classic cars and trucks moving through a downtown area.
As the photo coverage that follows displays, there were many custom classic trucks on the Power Tour. These are drivers; built for reliable cruising. When car or truck breakdown occurred, fellow Power Tourians stopped and helped to make repairs. At a watering hole the night before we set out, I was told that if a driver makes a pit stop along the side of the road, five or ten following cars will stop to offer assistance. Trip wisdom has it that this is a common rookie mistake. It's really a cautionary tale, but anyone pulling off to the shoulder has to continually give a thumbs-up signal if he or she does not actually need assistance.
As you might imagine, there are many benefits to signing on to the Long Haul. You get to see other parts of the county, and you have time to examine in detail a great number of customs that you have not seen before. You meet folks from all over the country, and get to know many of them while stopped at the many venues and particularly after the day's events at motel parking lots. On the road, drivers sort themselves out in terms of whatever speed they are comfortable with, and you will see trucks with virtually every group. At times, there are "bottlenecks" through small towns at red lights, stop signs, or at train crossings. This is just part of the deal, creating space between elements of the convoy. The slowdowns can cause engines to overheat, so if you are thinking about doing a future Power Tour, you need to be sure your cooling system can deal with the summer heat.
From a budget standpoint, many participants told me that they planned to spend between $1,000-$1,500 to complete the Long Haul, with gas and lodging being the major expenses. Many reduce their expenses by sharing a ride, doubling up in modestly priced motel rooms and enjoying free breakfasts, and cooking on a portable grill. Pre-registration for the 2010 Long Haul was $70, and there are always other incidental expenses, but most Long Haulers will tell you this is some of the best money they have ever spent. And many do the tour every year. Some participants, because of work constraints, joined along the way for two or three days, and then returned home; this is a common practice. Those completing the entire Power Tour Route get an award certifying them as a member of the Long Haul Gang.
Next year's Power Tour will apparently end in Detroit, with the starting location and stops along the way remaining to be worked out. The complete route is generally announced sometime in January so if you intend to make the run, you need to secure your motel rooms early. The official site for information about the Power Tour can be found at www.hotrod.com. Another good site for useful information is the unofficial HRPT forum at www.bangshift.com/forums. At these sites, you can get good information about what to expect, local knowledge about best places to stay, and suggestions for what equipment to take.
Running the Power Tour in a custom classic truck is, to my mind, the best way to do the Long Haul. You have room to carry everything you need, including a fullsize cooler, not the dinky things that the muscle car guys are stuck with trying to jam into their trunk with their tool box and suitcase. And people in the Midwest and South love custom classic trucks!
My '58 Fleetside longbed completed the tour without any serious issues, but then I built her for cruising; she is powered by a 5.3L Vortec/4L60E with a 3.25 Currie Ford 9-inch rear. She stayed cool and I averaged a bit over 20 mpg for the whole effort, and 24 mpg on open highways. If you are considering participating in next year's PT, you need to appreciate that afternoon temperatures can really spike in the Midwest and South, so a well functioning air-conditioning system is important. The hurried, knuckle busting effort that I did to get my A/C unit installed right before I left was well worth the effort.


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Pycnogenol, the antioxidant extract of French maritime pine bark, improved blood circulation disorders in three new studies.
Doctors assigned 30 diabetic patients with severe blood vessel damage and ulcers on the lower limbs to take an oral 150 mg dose of Pycnogenol, a topical 100 mg dose of Pycnogenol powder (from the capsule) applied directly to the wound, a combination of these two treatments, or a placebo per day for six weeks. All four groups also washed the wound with warm water and disinfected each day.
At the end of the study, the oral-topical combination group had a 74.4% decrease in the size of the ulcer. The oral group had a 41.3% decrease, the topical group had a 33% decrease and the placebo group had a 22% decrease in ulcer size. Those who took oral Pycnogenol also had better blood circulation in the small blood vessels (microcirculation).
In an eight week study, 21 patients aged 42 to 60—11 men and 10 women—with inadequate blood flow in the veins of the limbs and ankle swelling (together, severe venous hypertension), and a history of chronic leg wounds (venous ulcerations) took 150 mg of Pycnogenol per day while doctors observed 18 similar patients who received no treatment (control group). At four weeks, and at the end of the study, doctors found that those who had taken Pycnogenol had fewer symptoms of bleeding in small blood vessels (microangiopathy), less fluid leaking from the smallest blood vessels (capillary filtration), and less fluid accumulating in the space between cells (edema), while there were no changes in the control group.
People who take high blood pressure medication (anti-hypertensive) may suffer from edema. In this eight week study, researchers gave Pycnogenol to hypertensive patients who were taking one of two types of anti-hypertensive drug–nifedipine or an angiotensin–converting enzyme inhibitor; and found that capillary filtration decreased significantly. Doctors concluded that in hypertensive patients, Pycnogenol controls this type of edema, helps prevent damage in the microcirculation and allows doctors to reduce the dose of anti-hypertensive drugs in most patient.
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► Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt
In early Summer 2009, a t-shirt featuring three wolves howling at the moon appeared on Amazon.com. The Customer Reviews got a lot of attention (there are 1,598 to date), and by October the shirt made its first celebrity appearance on The Office. Three Wolf Moon is now a souvenir of itself.
► Tavi: The New Girl in Town
Her blog has been around since 2008, but Tavi's had a big year, the thirteen-year old pixie fashion blogger recently appeared on the cover of Editor Dasha Zhukova's debut edition of Pop Magazine. She is one of the most sought-after editorial voices in fashion and has not yet finished eighth grade.
► Susan Boyle
In April, Susan Boyle appeared on "Britain's Got Talent." The 47-year old, who says she lives with her cat Pebbles and has never been kissed, performed the song "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. When the clip appeared on YouTube, there were over 100 million views within the first weeks, making it one of the top Internet videos of all time.
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By Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez
Military families have paid a high price over the past decade as prolonged conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in multiple deployments of our nation's service members.
For the last six years, it has been a privilege for the San Antonio Area Foundation – San Antonio's community foundation — to participate in the Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment (TRIAD) Fund. With the generous support of the Iraq Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund (IADIF), a donor advised fund of the California Community Foundation, the Area Foundation's TRIAD Fund has awarded 95 grants totaling over $12 million to 47 nonprofit agencies serving families impacted by deployment.
In 2006, recognizing that Texas was an epicenter of deployment, Nancy Berglass, IADIF Director and Chief Strategist, contacted The Dallas Foundation, Permian Basin Area Foundation and San Antonio Area Foundation. She proposed that the community foundations harness our local expertise to identify and fund nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of military families across the state. The three community foundations embraced the opportunity to partner and the TRIAD Fund was born.
Initially, the San Antonio Area Foundation received $5 million from IADIF for its TRIAD Fund efforts in South Central Texas. In 2008, a second IADIF grant for $7.5 million enabled us to expand our grant making to include West Texas. With a third IADIF grant, the Area Foundation's Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS) provided training and technical assistance to our grant recipients.
To date, projects funded by the TRIAD Fund have included providing the following services to 98,747 troops, veterans and family members:
- Child care
- Emergency financial assistance
- Employment training and education
- Family support services
- Mental health counseling services
- Information and referral services
The stories of our grant recipients and the amazing support they provided military families are numerous. Sew Much Comfort, for example, recruits volunteer seamstresses to adapt clothing for wounded warriors so that the pieces fit easily over prosthetics. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County created "Military 211". South Texas military families can "call 211" and speak with a caring call center staff member who helps them identify and connect with resources. (Visit www.saafdn.org for a list of our grant recipients.)
As we exit the TRIAD Fund, we learned that the Area Foundation's CNS received grants from The Kresge Foundation and The Meadows Foundation. Some of these funds will enable CNS to continue to train and strengthen TRIAD Fund grant recipients and other veterans service organizations.
Also, the Texas Veterans Commission's Fund for Veterans Assistance has awarded grants to a number of our TRIAD Fund grant recipients. As the sun sets on the TRIAD Fund, much of the work we began with seed funding from the TRIAD Fund will continue.
As the troops draw down and return to their communities, their needs will increase and that is why we are fortunate that CNS can strengthen these agencies and that the Texas Veteran's Commission will fund these agencies.
Finally, the TRIAD Fund has been an incredible growth opportunity for the Area Foundation. The initiative built our reputation as a community foundation that understands the needs of military families and as a funder capable of identifying and making grants to nonprofit agencies addressing those needs. Other funders have called on our expertise. We were privileged to participate in an effort to create a blueprint that will enable other community foundations to harness their local expertise to assist military families.
My sincerest thanks to the TRIAD Fund Advisory Committee for providing the leadership for the initiative.
It has been a pleasure to partner with IADIF, our Texas community foundation partners and our grant recipients to serve those who serve our country.
Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez, Ph.D., is Assistant Vice President-Grants and Programs for the San Antonio Area Foundation.


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Emory leads Oregon over Pack
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EUGENE, Ore – Carlos Emory and Tony Woods had 13 points each for Oregon, which will take a perfect home record into the new year following a 56-43 win against Nevada on Monday night.
Dominic Artis scored 10 for Oregon (11-2), which has won 16 straight at Matthew Knight Arena, including all 10 games this season.
Emory, who started the second half in place of injured forward Arsalan Kazemi, scored nine of his 13 points after halftime. His 3-pointer with 9:26 to play snapped an 8-0 run by the Wolf Pack who had cut the Ducks' double-digit lead to 39-33. Emory's shot sparked a 14-4 run which put Oregon up 53-37 with 6:05 to play.
"When he's really focused, he's really good," Oregon coach Dana Altman said of Emory. "He's had a good week of practice and I think that led to a good performance tonight."
Despite missing his first nine shots from the field, Deonte Burton scored 12 to lead Nevada (9-6), which had won five straight.
Kazemi, the Ducks leading rebounder, left the game with 2:01 left in the first half after taking an accidental elbow to the head from Emory under the Nevada basket. He didn't return to the Oregon bench in the second half.
"I think he's OK," Altman said. "He was in the locker room and I didn't have a chance to talk to him too much. He was walking, looked fine."
It was a sloppy game for both teams, with the Ducks recording 20 turnovers which led to 20 points for the Wolf Pack, and Nevada shooting just 28.1 from the field, including 19.4 percent in the first half.
Oregon led 25-14 at halftime – a season-low in points scored and allowed for the Ducks in the first half this season.
But Oregon ended the first half on a 6-0 run and then opened the second half on an 11-3 run to take a 36-17 advantage.
"We started making plays for each other," Oregon forward E.J. Singler said. "Nothing else really changed, we just started playing with more focus each other. That was our drive and it made a difference."


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Your Smartphone as Superman: 86 Percent Use Phones for "Just-in-Time" Situations
Many mobile phone owners use their devices for non-urgent purposes like gaming (an addiction to Draw Something doesn't qualify as urgent). But a huge chunk of U.S. consumers are using their cellphones and smartphones for more pressing needs — something Pew Internet Research is calling the "just-in-time" phenomenon.
A new Pew survey of more than 2,200 U.S. adults shows that 70 percent of all cellphone owners and 86 percent of smartphone owners say they've used their phones in the past 30 days to access immediate information, solve a problem or get help in an emergency.
The fact that cellphones and smartphones are being used as need-it-now devices really isn't that surprising, since they put the world's trove of information in our pockets. What's more interesting is how those situations are categorized — something the mobile ad industry might want to pay heed to.
The majority of those surveyed — 41 percent — say they've used their phones for the basic task of coordinating meetings or get-togethers.
That outweighs the number of people who say they've used their phones to look up a restaurant (30 percent), check sports scores (23 percent) and get transit information (20 percent).
Less than one-fifth of those surveyed said they've used their phone in an emergency situation in the past 30 days, which is probably a good thing.
Another interesting tidbit: Despite the fact that slightly more women than men now own smartphones, as my AllThingsD colleague Ina Fried reports, men who own mobile phones are more likely than women to look up information during an argument. Some 31 percent of men admit to doing this, compared with 22 percent of women.
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Pennsylvania Ave., ridin' 'round
Because it's summertime and we got the windows rolled down
My shit's up loud; other sounds get drowned
Kind of a king, but I got the humblest of crowns
Quite cautious, look around, look around
Tagged my name a while back, but I can see they took it down
Wow, folks I foul, face frown
Here they don't waste smiles unless you was chasing a blouse
Otherwise, it is a gritty city style
One up for the come up, that's how many get down
Small stacks, accumulate it to a pound
Now tell me how does it sound seeing a hundred thou, being brown?
Nothing but monuments is what we be around
So that's the motivation ever since I was a child
This summer sound, Rock Creek, you hear me, now?
Got trees and a nice lil' breeze under the clouds
We're off of Pennsylvania Ave., we're rollin' around
Because it's summertime, we got the windows down
(Oh, yeah, Rock Creek Park)
Now, you see nothing but the monuments when you look around
Trees and cool breeze standin' under the clouds
(Oh, yeah, Rock Creek Park
Oh, yeah, we're still doin' it in Rock Creek Park)
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I'm feelin' dynamite, ridin' a bike
I'm down Malboro Pike, peddle at the speed of light
I hit a hill, switch gears into a lighter one
Made it to the top, and look down, peep at what I have done
Water bottle before I hit full throttle
Just a sip cause a cramp could cause problems
IPod low, so I turn up the volume
Glidin' down the strip with no hands, people around, too
But I don't even notice none of that
I'm more focused on the road plus the music in the background
That's the sound that we're peddlin'
Rode to Rock Creek Park from Suitland, Maryland
Cruise control down the hill, keep rollin'
Had to pause for a moment until I heard the phone ring
Alright, bet, I'm on the way
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My friends at Suaram have been vigilant where no-one else has. I wrote on Bakun dam, resettlement and anthropological complicity in the journal Left Curve years ago (see link at the end of this post), and I remain interested in the politics of dams in general (from Aswan to Narmada to the Snowy Mountains). That there be opportunist politicians and compromised anthropologists comes as no surprise, but that they think they can pass themselves off as do-gooders (or at best naive) is not something that should pass unremarked. That Bakun and Suaram activists keep working at this juncture no doubt needs more support than this, and of course it would be good to see more than calls for an economic rethink, more than an expose of the schemings of piggy pollies, and surely more than a solidarity blog post like this. But the first step is to be informed, and Dr Kua Kia Soong leads the way.
By Dr Kua Kia Soong, Director of SUARAM, 22 August 2008
The recent announcement that the Sarawak government intends to build 12 more dams in Sarawak apart from the ill-fated Bakun dam is cause for concern. It is a cause for grave concern. Malaysian tax payers, Malaysian forests and Malaysian indigenous peoples will again be the main victims of this misconceived plan.
The stop starting since the damned project was first proposed in the seventies, the proposal and abandonment of the aluminium smelter, the upsizing and downsizing of the dam, the inclusion or exclusion of the undersea cable project are all symptomatic of a wanton disregard for planning. Let us remind Malaysians of the ludicrous inconsistencies of official policy on this damned project:
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In 1980, the Bakun dam was proposed with a power generating capacity of 2400 MW even though the projected energy needs for the whole of Sarawak was only 200MW for 1990. The project was thus coupled with the proposal to build the world's longest (650 km) undersea cable to transmit electricity to the peninsula. An aluminium smelter at Bintulu was also proposed to take up the surplus energy.
In 1986, the project was abandoned because of the economic recession although the then Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir announced just before the UN Conference on Environment & Development at Rio that this was "proof of Malaysia's commitment to the environment" (NST, 13.6.90)
In 1993, with the upturn in the Malaysian economy, the Government once again announced the revival of the Bakun HEP project. To cushion the expected protests, the Energy Minister Samy Vellu gave Parliament a poetic description of a "series of cascading dams" and not one large dam as had been originally proposed. Before long, it was announced that the Bakun dam would be a massive 205-metre high concrete face rockfill dam, one of the highest dams of its kind in the world and it would flood an area the size of Singapore Island. The undersea cable was again part of the project. There was also a plan for an aluminium plant, a pulp and paper plant, the world's biggest steel plant and a high-tension and high-voltage wire industry.
Then in 1997, with the onset of the Asian financial crisis the Bakun project was put on hold for the second time. But the scandal was, while the anthropologists in all the Malaysian universities were sound asleep, the Government proceeded to remove 10,000 indigenous peoples made up of fifteen different ethnic groups from their ancestral lands. All this happened while the project was on hold and Malaysians shouted "Malaysia Boleh!"
In 1999, after the economy had recovered, the Government again announced that the project would be resumed albeit on a smaller scale of 500MW capacity.
Before long in 2001, the 2400MW scale was once again proposed although the submarine cable had been shelved. Today we read reports about the government and companies still contemplating this hare-brained scheme which is now estimated to cost a whopping RM21 billion! Not only that, we now hear that the 12 more hydroelectric dams will be generating a total capacity of 7000MW by 2020 – an increase of 600 per cent from current capacity!
Who Pays?
Ultimately it will be the Malaysian consumers who pay for this expensive figment of the Chief Minister's wild imagination. Enough tax payers' money has been wasted – Sarawak Hidro has already spent some RM1.5 billion on the project. The human cost has been immeasurable – 10,000 indigenous peoples have been removed from their ancestral lands in 1998 even while the project had been shelved.
Improve the Efficiency of our Power Stations
If the Prime Minister really wants to know the state of the Malaysian energy industry, he should ask for independent audits on every power station in the country. These should preferably be done by reputable international audit authorities from outside Malaysia. We are told that TNB is now selling off property, power stations are not working at full capacity and that the electricity industry is hugely indebted.
Right now, the country is being fed conflicting reports about energy demand. There is supposed to be a 43% oversupply of electricity capacity in peninsula Malaysia. Experienced Bakun dam watchers will tell you such conflicting and mutually contradictory assertions have been used by the dam proponents to justify every flip flop of this misconceived project.
Show Us the Plan!
Apart from the economic cost and the wastage, how are investors supposed to plan for the long-term and medium term? What is the long-term plan for Bakun? Can Bakun compete with the rest of the world or for that matter, Indonesia?
Aluminium smelters to take up the bulk of Bakun electricity have been mentioned ever since the conception of the Bakun dam project because they are such a voracious consumer of energy. Even so, has there ever been any proper assessment of the market viability of such a project with the cheaper operating costs in China?
Does it matter that the co-owner of one of the smelters is none other than Cahaya Mata Sarawak (CMS) Bhd Group that is controlled by Chief Minister Taib's family business interest?
Clearly, Bakun energy and Sarawak's tin pot governance do not give confidence to investors. First it was Alcoa, and then Rio Tinto also had second thoughts about investing in Sarawak.
Damn the Dams
Concerned NGOs have all along called for the abandonment of this monstrous Bakun dam project because it is economically ill-conceived, socially disruptive and environmentally disastrous. The environmental destruction is evident many miles downstream since the whole Bakun area has been logged by those who have already been paid by Sarawak Hidro.
The social atrophy among the 10,000 displaced indigenous peoples at Sungei Asap resettlement scheme remains the wicked testimony of the Mahathir/Taib era. The empty promises and damned lives of the displaced peoples as forewarned by the Concerned NGOs in 1999 have now been borne out.
The economic viability of the Bakun dam project has been in doubt from the beginning and the new scheme to build 12 more dams merely represents multiple follies and a scandalous flaw in planning.
This was from Suaram. The money shot is from a blog post a few days back noting that 'some 2,000 people from 400 families living downstream of the RM6bil Bakun hydro-electric dam project site in Belaga district in central Sarawak had been served eviction notices by the State Land and Survey Department'.
On the Politics of large dams, see Patrick McCully's book Silenced Rivers, and an old piece of mine on the Bakun scheme from Left Curve #23 1999 'Resettling Bakun: Consultancy, Anthropologists and Development'.


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The Pembina Valley SuperWalk will take place on Sept. 14, and this year funds raised will be going toward a new program to help people living with Parkinson's disease.
Morden resident Henry Friesen was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 15 years ago. "It's one of the diseases that's tough to detect or diagnose," he said. "It's not a straight test that can be done like a blood test, so you have to go through a series of doctors and specialists until you finally come up with a solution."
Friesen said the disease affects a person's whole life. "Your whole life changes around timing of the medication," he said. "If you're well medicated you're doing well and if you're not well medicated you have tremors and you have other things going on. It's a whole new lifestyle: diet, exercise… if you want to go for a walk or something like that, you have no ambition."
"You have to cope with it and do the best you can," he added. "The more you move the better off you are, so the end result is what you look forward to."
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Parkinson Canada has developed a new program called Act on Time that the organization hopes will help people living with Parkinson's.
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The "Act" in Act on Time stands for Alert, Care and Treatment. Greening said Act on Time has resources for both people living with Parkinson's and their care givers and some for health care professionals.
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Act on Time is a brand new program. One of the components is a book called "Managing Your Parkinson's in Health Care Settings," which aims to empower patients and care partners to ask the right questions and be prepared for appointments.
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Have your students investigate their own reading habits, past and present. This lesson begins with a reflective writing activity that has students explore their memories about reading. Students then create a map that plots significant encounters with books and a visual representation in which they sketch what they do when they choose not to read. Next, students brainstorm their most vivid memory of pleasurable reading, select a book to reread, and write a series of reflections on their original reading of the book. Finally, students study and write essays about rereading.
Graphic Map: Using this tool, students can visually map out their essay about rereading.
Lynch, T.L. (2008). Rereadings and literacy: How students' second readings might open third spaces. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52(4), 334341.
- Many students, over time, develop habits of reading for school that include "faking" reading.
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Moje, E., Ciechanowski, K., Kramer, K., Ellis, L., Carrillo, R., & Collazo, T. (2004). Working toward third space in content area literacy: An examination of everyday funds of knowledge and discourse. Reading Research Quarterly, 39(1), 3870.
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24 April 2009
Robert Oatley Wines Redux
The last time I wrote about these wines, I praised the label because of its elegant design and the obvious difficulties that must have been involved in printing it. Recently I heard from the print shop that produced the labels--a sales manager from Adelaide wrote and confirmed that yes, the labels were a complex project, but they were able to pull it off. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for Collotype. Oh, after three bottles have been opened and the table is getting convivial we might toast the winemaker, but how often do we celebrate the graphic designers, bottle producers, and label printers? Ultimately they are the public face of the entire wine industry, responsible for the final point at which a customer hefts two different bottles and makes a choice.
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My "brother from another mother" Paul brought over a pair of pies from Memphis Pizza Cafe, an awesome local place that makes glorious thin crust pizza. We paired the white with the Alternative Pizza (mozzarella and cherry tomatoes) and the rosé with the Supreme (a little bit of everything). Both worked exceptionally well, though these wines are fairly food-friendly and should adapt to a wide range of dishes.
2008 Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc from Western Australia. $18, 12.5% abv. Equal parts Pemberton, Frankland and Margaret River (my dear Barbara grew up near the Margaret River wine region). Like a lemon meringue pie--citric, lemony beginning with a soft and creamy finish. Hints of butter somewhere in there, with a touch of orange, and just a little grassy flavor. It's distinct from the full-grapefruit Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, more delicate and restrained in character. And you've got to love that lemon sorbet color when the light hits it right.
2008 Robert Oatley Rosé of Sangiovese from the Mudgee region of New South Wales. $18, 13% abv. It's produced using the saignée method, which refers to letting the juice bleed off after limited contact with the skins. I tried this both chilled and at room temperature; it really depends on what you're serving as to what pairs better, but for flavor you get more out of it when it's warm. Initial aroma of overripe strawberries, with an earthy aroma that emerges as the Sangiovese stands up. Without the bold tannins and dark fruit flavors, you get to enjoy a different side of this grape. Beautiful salmon color--I still maintain that pink wines are the most visually fascinating.
There are two thoughts that spring to mind when I'm tasting these wines. The first is, thank God for screwcaps. I seriously hope that the next generation of wine drinkers assumes that all "drink now" wines will be enclosed with screwcaps.
The second thought is the sheer wonder of drinking wine from Australia. Granted, there's loads of it in the American market, and gallons of it have passed my lips. However, I've never lost that feeling of magic that comes from trying a wine from far away. These grapes ripened upon the sunburnt country; by night they rested under the Southern Cross, a constellation I've never seen with my own eyes. But on my tongue I'm savoring the water and flavors of a continent on the other side of the world...
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- Samantha Dugan said...
Hot damn, a wine we have in common! I tasted the Oatley a few weeks ago and instantly thought it had a place amid our stacks of pink wine. Showy and clearly Australian but still quite refreshing. I have to tell you, I spent a good chunk of time checking out the label because of your last post on Oatley.
- 23 April, 2009 19:21
- Benito said...
It is a pretty label, isn't it? My pictures don't do justice to the "wet brush strokes" design.
I tend to go heavy on dry rosé in the summer... I'll be looking for some of your recommendations around here.
- 23 April, 2009 19:48
- Samantha Dugan said...
Try the Patton Valley...:)
- 24 April, 2009 07:39
- dirty said...
Wow- Great post. Love the bit on why you dig wines from a far.
Not sure I've ever had a Sangiovese rose?
- 24 April, 2009 18:50
- Jason said...
Were you able to find the rosé locally? Online sources seem to have run out.
I live in Washington state; guess I'll have to look it up at the Liquor Stores website.
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We called the "angels are the new vampires" trend months ago, and already the facts are stacking up to bolster our claims. Disney's purchase of Lauren Kate's tween againsty angel book Fallen adds fuel to the sexy angel fire.
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